The house of Jean Paul Gaultier appoints Duran Lantink as creative director.
Jean Paul Gaultier has named Dutch designer Duran Lantink as its new creative director, ending the house’s guest designer model after five years. Known for his subversive approach (Gaultier himself named Lantink “the new enfant terrible of fashion,”) and recent accolades—including the Woolmark Prize and Karl Lagerfeld Award—Lantink will now lead both couture and ready-to-wear, with his debut collections slated for 2025 and 2026.
Meta’s antitrust trial questions the legality of its Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions.
Meta’s antitrust trial kicked off in Washington, D.C. this week, with the FTC arguing that its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were strategic moves to eliminate competition and preserve monopoly power in social networking. If the court rules in favor of the government, Meta could be forced to divest both platforms, potentially dismantling the foundation of its dominance in the industry.
OMA created a captivating Louis Vuitton-stacked pavilion for France at Expo 2025 Osaka.
At the international architecture showcase Expo 2025 Osaka, OMA and Louis Vuitton transformed the France Pavilion into a striking architectural statement by stacking dozens of the brand’s signature trunks into two immersive installations. One space forms a glowing archive of craftsmanship, while the other features a rotating sphere of white trunks that reimagines the trunk as a dynamic stage for the future. Together, the contrasting environments explore the interplay between heritage and innovation through a singular design language.
MyTheresa’s acquisition of Yoox Net-a-Porter nears its April 23 closing date.
MyTheresa’s acquisition of Yoox Net-a-Porter received final regulatory approval and will officially close on April 23, forming a new luxury e-commerce group called LuxExperience. MyTheresa CEO Michael Kliger will lead the combined entity, under which Net-a-Porter and Mr. Porter will remain as standalone sites while consolidating operations across a shared tech platform.
Watches of Switzerland has announced layoffs and the closure of 16 watch showrooms
Watches of Switzerland will shutter 16 of its U.K. showrooms and cut approximately 40 roles following a strategic review aimed at streamlining operations. The decision comes despite recent expansion, including a major Rolex boutique in London, and even several showroom openings through acquisitions.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Here’s the connection between arthouse film A-lister Ari Aster and David Wojnarowicz.
When climate disasters strike, these art conservators step in.
Zendaya. With a pixie cut. In outer space.
Would you buy the Severance keyboard? You’ll have your chance soon.
